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Physician: Psychiatrist, Associate Medical Director, Twin Falls
Boise, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/25/24
St. Luke's Health System in Idaho seeks a board-certified psychiatry physician to serve as a regional medical director, “Associate Medical Director” over St. Luke’s Behavioral Health clinics in the East Region located in Twin Falls and Wood River/Sun Valley areas. This role is the key physician to engage with and lead the physicians, NPs, and PAs in Behavioral Health clinics across the east region. In this region, there are five clinics and over 50 providers in Behavioral Health. The Associate Medical Director will routinely engage with the clinic leaders and all providers to support clinical outcomes, operational performance, and collaboration across the health system to improve the care of the communities we serve. This is a dyad role, supported by an operational director as a partner. The selected physician will report to the Service Line Medical Director and serve on the service line leadership team as well as other committees across the system. The position is 0.4 administrative and 0.6 clinical in a behavioral health clinic. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:Serve as the accountable physician leader for all elements of performance within the specialty group.In partnership with his/her administrative leadership, facilitate the execution of system strategies within the specialty/site. In partnership with his/her administrative leadership, lead the providers in the group to achieve ever-improving clinical outcomes at the lowest total cost of care, including those measures as defined on an annual basis by the organization.Identify and foster innovative opportunities to improve the value of care and collaborate with the System Medical Director or delegate in identifying those innovations that may be ready for pilot implementation.Support administration in the oversight of group operations, as required.Coordinate services with acute care, post-acute care, and ambulatory leaders to assure most effective utilization of specialty services within the site to drive best outcomes, optimal patient and family experience, and lowest total cost of care.Oversee the recruiting, onboarding, performance, development, and support of providers within the group, supporting the work of the St. Luke’s Clinic to establish a culture of a High-Performing Group.Support Clinical Documentation Improvement efforts to optimize the complete and accurate recording of illness burden in the group.Support his/her administrative leadership in optimizing the financial performance of the group, including supply chain and Pharmacy and Therapeutic standardization, as appropriate.Partner with leaders throughout the St. Luke’s Health System to assure reduction in care variation and standardization, where possible.Serve as a physician leader, demonstrating the values and behaviors of St. Luke’s leadership, inspiring constituents to achieve ever-improving patient-centered care outcomes.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QualificationsEducation: Must be board certified or board eligible. Experience: At least 3 years of clinical practice required. Demonstration of progressive leadership roles within healthcare organization(s).Characteristics: Exceptional professional and personal reputation, dedicated to the care and well-being of the region’s patients.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds.Creative problem solver; able to bring opposing mindsets to a shared vision.Ability to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and appropriately. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to business and activities of the Medical Center.Strong personal resiliency; retaining optimism when facing persistent challenges.Passion for improving patient outcomes.Belief and confidence in the Mission, Vision, and strategic plan of the St. Luke’s Health System. HIGHLIGHTSHighly competitive guaranteed base salary with potential production and quality incentives;Generous recruitment incentives could include sign on bonus, student loan repayment, training stipend and relocation;Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance;Medical education opportunities teaching med students and residents. WHY ST. LUKE'S? St. Luke’s Health System is Idaho’s largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke’s has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eigth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke’s enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization. ABOUT BOISEKnown as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails. For more information on this opportunity, please contact via email: [Register to View]
or phone: 208.381. *St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.